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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.20, 924.34 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.20, 924.34 and 183.40 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.20 : 924.34 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.20/924.34 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.20x = 924.34 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.20x = 169,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,523.96/616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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