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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 927.12 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 927.12 and 185.18 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 927.12 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/927.12 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 927.12 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 171,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,684.08/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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