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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.93, 1,019.71 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.93, 1,019.71 and 186.22 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.93 : 1,019.71 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.93/1,019.71 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.93x = 1,019.71 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.93x = 189,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,889.71/679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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