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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.27, 928.91 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.27, 928.91 and 186.37 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.27 : 928.91 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.27/928.91 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.27x = 928.91 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.27x = 173,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,120.96/619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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