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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.62, 926.49 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.62, 926.49 and 184.75 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.62 : 926.49 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.62/926.49 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.62x = 926.49 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.62x = 171,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,169.03/617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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