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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 929.63 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 929.63 and 186.89 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 929.63 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/929.63 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 929.63 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 173,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,734.37/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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