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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 920.82 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 920.82 and 181.13 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 920.82 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/920.82 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 920.82 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 166,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,788.13/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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