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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.83, 925.32 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.83, 925.32 and 184.11 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.83 : 925.32 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.83/925.32 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.83x = 925.32 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.83x = 170,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,360.67/616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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