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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 930.04 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 930.04 and 187.10 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 930.04 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/930.04 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 930.04 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 174,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,010.48/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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