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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.09 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.09 and 185.36 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.09 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.09 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.09 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 173,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,508.96/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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