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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 927.60 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 927.60 and 185.46 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 927.60 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/927.60 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 927.60 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 172,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,032.70/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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