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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 927 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 927 and 185.09 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 927 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/927 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 927 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 171,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,573.80/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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