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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 928.76 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 928.76 and 186.33 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 928.76 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/928.76 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 928.76 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 173,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,055.85/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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