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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.05, 927.25 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.05, 927.25 and 185.22 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.05 : 927.25 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.05/927.25 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.05x = 927.25 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.05x = 171,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,744.78/618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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