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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 928.98 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 928.98 and 186.50 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 928.98 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/928.98 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 928.98 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 173,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,254.77/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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