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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 927.35 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 927.35 and 185.49 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 927.35 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/927.35 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 927.35 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 172,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,013.92/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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