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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.75, 925.31 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.75, 925.31 and 183.92 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.75 : 925.31 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.75/925.31 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.75x = 925.31 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.75x = 170,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,183.02/616.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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