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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.78, 925.03 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.78, 925.03 and 183.79 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.78 : 925.03 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.78/925.03 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.78x = 925.03 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.78x = 170,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,011.26/616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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