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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 928.95 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 928.95 and 186.48 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 928.95 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/928.95 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 928.95 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 173,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,230.60/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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