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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 928.46 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 928.46 and 186.18 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 928.46 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/928.46 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 928.46 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 172,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,860.68/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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