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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.15, 924.22 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.15, 924.22 and 183.30 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.15 : 924.22 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.15/924.22 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.15x = 924.22 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.15x = 169,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,414.35/616.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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