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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 929.39 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 929.39 and 186.74 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 929.39 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/929.39 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 929.39 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 173,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,548.71/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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