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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 928.62 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 928.62 and 186.30 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 928.62 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/928.62 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 928.62 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 173,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,001.91/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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