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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.19, 928.95 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.19, 928.95 and 186.36 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.19 : 928.95 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.19/928.95 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.19x = 928.95 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.19x = 173,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,119.12/619.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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