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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.20, 927.20 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.20, 927.20 and 185.25 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.20 : 927.20 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.20/927.20 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.20x = 927.20 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.20x = 171,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,762.87/618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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