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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 928.54 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 928.54 and 186.14 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 928.54 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/928.54 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 928.54 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 172,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,838.44/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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