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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 924.56 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 924.56 and 183.56 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 924.56 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/924.56 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 924.56 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 169,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,712.23/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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