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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.89, 928.36 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.89, 928.36 and 186.05 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.89 : 928.36 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.89/928.36 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.89x = 928.36 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.89x = 172,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,718.71/618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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