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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 927.36 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 927.36 and 185.58 is: 278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 927.36 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/927.36 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 927.36 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 172,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,099.47/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.26

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