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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 926.89 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 926.89 and 185.24 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 926.89 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/926.89 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 926.89 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 171,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,697.10/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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