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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.23, 927.46 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.23, 927.46 and 196.19 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.23 : 927.46 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.23/927.46 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.23x = 927.46 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.23x = 181,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,956.55/618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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