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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 929.39 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 929.39 and 186.75 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 929.39 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/929.39 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 929.39 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 173,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,562.65/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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