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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 927.08 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 927.08 and 185.36 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 927.08 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/927.08 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 927.08 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 171,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,844.94/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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