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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.71, 928.23 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.71, 928.23 and 185.87 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.71 : 928.23 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.71/928.23 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.71x = 928.23 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.71x = 172,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,530.11/618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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