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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 929.46 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 929.46 and 186.68 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 929.46 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/929.46 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 929.46 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 173,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,511.59/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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