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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.78, 926.76 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.78, 926.76 and 184.98 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.78 : 926.76 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.78/926.76 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.78x = 926.76 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.78x = 171,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,432.06/617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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