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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.22, 928.86 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.22, 928.86 and 186.38 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.22 : 928.86 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.22/928.86 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.22x = 928.86 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.22x = 173,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,120.93/619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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