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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.97, 928.47 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.97, 928.47 and 186.13 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.97 : 928.47 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.97/928.47 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.97x = 928.47 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.97x = 172,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,811.48/618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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