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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.51, 929.38 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.51, 929.38 and 197.47 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.51 : 929.38 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.51/929.38 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.51x = 929.38 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.51x = 183,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,524.67/619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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