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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 926.89 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 926.89 and 185.16 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 926.89 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/926.89 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 926.89 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 171,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,622.95/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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