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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 936.93 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 936.93 and 185.76 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 936.93 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/936.93 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 936.93 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 174,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,044.12/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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