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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.39, 928.99 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.39, 928.99 and 186.54 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.39 : 928.99 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.39/928.99 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.39x = 928.99 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.39x = 173,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,293.79/619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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