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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 927.14 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 927.14 and 185.22 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 927.14 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/927.14 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 927.14 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 171,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,724.87/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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