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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 926.78 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 926.78 and 184.91 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 926.78 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/926.78 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 926.78 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 171,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,365.33/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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