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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.42, 929.26 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.42, 929.26 and 186.60 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.42 : 929.26 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.42/929.26 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.42x = 929.26 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.42x = 173,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,399.92/619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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