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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 929.31 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 929.31 and 186.57 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 929.31 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/929.31 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 929.31 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 173,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,381.37/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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