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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.78, 929.76 and 186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.78, 929.76 and 186.97 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.78 : 929.76 = 186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.78/929.76 = 186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.78x = 929.76 × 186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.78x = 173,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,837.23/619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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