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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 929.91 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 929.91 and 187.04 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 929.91 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/929.91 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 929.91 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 173,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,930.37/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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