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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.11, 925.85 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.11, 925.85 and 184.27 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.11 : 925.85 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.11/925.85 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.11x = 925.85 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.11x = 170,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,603.14/617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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