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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 929.37 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 929.37 and 186.72 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 929.37 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/929.37 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 929.37 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 173,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,531.97/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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