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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 926.64 and 185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 926.64 and 185.03 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 926.64 = 185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/926.64 = 185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 926.64 × 185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 171,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,456.20/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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