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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.30, 929.09 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.30, 929.09 and 186.45 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.30 : 929.09 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.30/929.09 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.30x = 929.09 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.30x = 173,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,228.83/619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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