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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.02, 923.73 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.02, 923.73 and 183.09 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.02 : 923.73 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.02/923.73 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.02x = 923.73 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.02x = 169,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,125.73/616.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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