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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 929.59 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 929.59 and 180.99 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 929.59 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/929.59 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 929.59 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 168,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,246.04/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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