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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.77, 929.49 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.77, 929.49 and 181.02 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.77 : 929.49 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.77/929.49 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.77x = 929.49 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.77x = 168,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,256.28/619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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