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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.18, 928.77 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.18, 928.77 and 186.64 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.18 : 928.77 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.18/928.77 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.18x = 928.77 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.18x = 173,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,345.63/619.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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