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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.11, 928.56 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.11, 928.56 and 186.17 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.11 : 928.56 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.11/928.56 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.11x = 928.56 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.11x = 172,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,865.37/619.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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