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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.95, 929.79 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.95, 929.79 and 186.87 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.95 : 929.79 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.95/929.79 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.95x = 929.79 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.95x = 173,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,749.86/619.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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