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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 927.03 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 927.03 and 185.18 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 927.03 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/927.03 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 927.03 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 171,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,667.42/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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