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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.04, 928.52 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.04, 928.52 and 186.20 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.04 : 928.52 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.04/928.52 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.04x = 928.52 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.04x = 172,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,890.42/619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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