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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.18, 929.08 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.18, 929.08 and 254.08 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.18 : 929.08 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.18/929.08 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.18x = 929.08 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.18x = 236,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,060.65/619.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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