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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.05, 924.17 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.05, 924.17 and 183.20 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.05 : 924.17 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.05/924.17 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.05x = 924.17 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.05x = 169,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,302.41/616.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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