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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.58, 929.34 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.58, 929.34 and 186.74 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.58 : 929.34 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.58/929.34 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.58x = 929.34 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.58x = 173,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,544.95/619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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