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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 936.18 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 936.18 and 185.42 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 936.18 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/936.18 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 936.18 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 173,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,586.50/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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