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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 929.98 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 929.98 and 187.14 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 929.98 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/929.98 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 929.98 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 174,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,036.46/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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