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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.15, 929.09 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.15, 929.09 and 254.20 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.15 : 929.09 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.15/929.09 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.15x = 929.09 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.15x = 236,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,173.41/619.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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