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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 926.77 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 926.77 and 184.97 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 926.77 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/926.77 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 926.77 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 171,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,419.55/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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