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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 929.36 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 929.36 and 186.63 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 929.36 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/929.36 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 929.36 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 173,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,446.46/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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