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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.88, 920.86 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.88, 920.86 and 181 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.88 : 920.86 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.88/920.86 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.88x = 920.86 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.88x = 166,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,675.66/613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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