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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 929.25 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 929.25 and 186.54 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 929.25 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/929.25 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 929.25 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 173,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,342.30/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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