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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 927.63 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 927.63 and 185.58 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 927.63 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/927.63 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 927.63 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 172,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,149.58/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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