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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 927.08 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 927.08 and 185.11 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 927.08 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/927.08 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 927.08 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 171,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,609.92/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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