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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 927.05 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 927.05 and 185.16 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 927.05 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/927.05 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 927.05 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 171,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,648.87/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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