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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 929.59 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 929.59 and 186.80 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 929.59 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/929.59 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 929.59 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 173,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,646.48/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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