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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.14, 928.56 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.14, 928.56 and 186.18 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.14 : 928.56 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.14/928.56 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.14x = 928.56 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.14x = 172,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,879.30/619.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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