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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.54, 929.48 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.54, 929.48 and 186.71 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.54 : 929.48 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.54/929.48 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.54x = 929.48 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.54x = 173,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,543.21/619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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