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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 924.26 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 924.26 and 183.36 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 924.26 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/924.26 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 924.26 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 169,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,472.31/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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