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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.29, 928.98 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.29, 928.98 and 186.48 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.29 : 928.98 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.29/928.98 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.29x = 928.98 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.29x = 173,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,236.19/619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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