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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.39, 929.12 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.39, 929.12 and 186.58 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.39 : 929.12 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.39/929.12 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.39x = 929.12 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.39x = 173,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,355.21/619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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