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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.33, 926.14 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.33, 926.14 and 184.49 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.33 : 926.14 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.33/926.14 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.33x = 926.14 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.33x = 170,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,859.63/617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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