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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 926.90 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 926.90 and 184.98 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 926.90 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/926.90 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 926.90 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 171,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,457.96/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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