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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 927.28 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 927.28 and 185.34 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 927.28 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/927.28 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 927.28 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 171,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,862.08/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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