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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.79, 925.26 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.79, 925.26 and 183.95 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.79 : 925.26 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.79/925.26 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.79x = 925.26 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.79x = 170,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,201.58/616.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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