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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.16, 928.58 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.16, 928.58 and 186.21 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.16 : 928.58 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.16/928.58 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.16x = 928.58 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.16x = 172,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909.95/619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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