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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 929.83 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 929.83 and 186.89 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 929.83 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/929.83 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 929.83 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 173,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,776.39/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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