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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 929.42 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 929.42 and 186.82 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 929.42 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/929.42 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 929.42 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 173,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,634.24/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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