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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 929.62 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 929.62 and 186.86 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 929.62 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/929.62 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 929.62 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 173,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,708.79/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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