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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.13, 928.74 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.13, 928.74 and 186.28 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.13 : 928.74 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.13/928.74 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.13x = 928.74 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.13x = 173,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,005.69/619.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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