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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 929.72 and 186.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 929.72 and 186.95 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 929.72 = 186.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/929.72 = 186.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 929.72 × 186.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 173,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,805.57/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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