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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 926.73 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 926.73 and 184.95 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 926.73 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/926.73 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 926.73 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 171,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,398.71/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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