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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 935.96 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 935.96 and 185.25 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 935.96 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/935.96 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 935.96 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 173,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,384.71/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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