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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 929.18 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 929.18 and 186.66 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 929.18 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/929.18 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 929.18 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 173,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,441.21/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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