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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 926.84 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 926.84 and 185.04 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 926.84 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/926.84 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 926.84 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 171,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,502.47/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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