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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 927.26 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 927.26 and 185.33 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 927.26 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/927.26 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 927.26 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 171,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,851.88/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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