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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 929.28 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 929.28 and 186.66 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 929.28 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/929.28 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 929.28 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 173,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,459.40/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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