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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 927.87 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 927.87 and 185.72 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 927.87 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/927.87 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 927.87 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 172,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,323.09/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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