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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 925.16 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 925.16 and 183.91 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 925.16 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/925.16 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 925.16 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 170,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,146.18/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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