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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.13, 936.06 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.13, 936.06 and 185.26 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.13 : 936.06 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.13/936.06 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.13x = 936.06 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.13x = 173,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,415.83/624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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