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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.05, 928.29 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.05, 928.29 and 186.10 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.05 : 928.29 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.05/928.29 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.05x = 928.29 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.05x = 172,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,754.77/619.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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