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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 928.20 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 928.20 and 186.04 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 928.20 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/928.20 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 928.20 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 172,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,682.33/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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