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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 929.19 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 929.19 and 254.16 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 929.19 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/929.19 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 929.19 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 236,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,162.93/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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