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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 927.99 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 927.99 and 185.86 is: 278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 927.99 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/927.99 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 927.99 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 172,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,476.22/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.72

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