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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 929.78 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.75, 929.78 and 186.92 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 929.78 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/929.78 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 929.78 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 173,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,794.48/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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