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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.30, 926.06 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.30, 926.06 and 184.42 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.30 : 926.06 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.30/926.06 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.30x = 926.06 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.30x = 170,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,783.99/617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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