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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 929.88 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 929.88 and 197.73 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 929.88 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/929.88 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 929.88 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 183,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,865.17/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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