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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.39, 929.18 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.39, 929.18 and 202.79 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.39 : 929.18 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.39/929.18 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.39x = 929.18 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.39x = 188,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,428.41/619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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