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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 924.60 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 924.60 and 183.86 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 924.60 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/924.60 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 924.60 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 169,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,995.46/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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