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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.82, 925.16 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.82, 925.16 and 184.01 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.82 : 925.16 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.82/925.16 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.82x = 925.16 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.82x = 170,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,233.15/616.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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