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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.01, 926.91 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.01, 926.91 and 185.06 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.01 : 926.91 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.01/926.91 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.01x = 926.91 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.01x = 171,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,536.28/618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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