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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 927.17 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 927.17 and 185.35 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 927.17 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/927.17 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 927.17 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 171,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,850.96/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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