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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.27, 927.41 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.27, 927.41 and 185.37 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.27 : 927.41 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.27/927.41 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.27x = 927.41 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.27x = 171,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,913.06/618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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