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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 926.64 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 926.64 and 184.90 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 926.64 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/926.64 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 926.64 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 171,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,335.74/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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