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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.05, 927.07 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.05, 927.07 and 185.20 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.05 : 927.07 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.05/927.07 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.05x = 927.07 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.05x = 171,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,696.32/618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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