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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.84, 929.65 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.84, 929.65 and 186.89 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.84 : 929.65 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.84/929.65 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.84x = 929.65 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.84x = 173,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,742.75/619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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