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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.91, 929.90 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.91, 929.90 and 187.03 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.91 : 929.90 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.91/929.90 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.91x = 929.90 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.91x = 173,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,919.20/619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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