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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.42 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.42 and 184.82 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.42 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.42 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.42 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 171,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,220.94/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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