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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 926.81 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 926.81 and 184.92 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 926.81 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/926.81 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 926.81 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 171,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,385.71/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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