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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 929.73 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 929.73 and 186.93 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 929.73 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/929.73 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 929.73 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 173,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,794.43/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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