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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 924.09 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 924.09 and 183.20 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 924.09 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/924.09 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 924.09 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 169,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293.29/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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