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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 929.31 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 929.31 and 186.70 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 929.31 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/929.31 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 929.31 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 173,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,502.18/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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