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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.85, 925.28 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.85, 925.28 and 183.98 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.85 : 925.28 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.85/925.28 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.85x = 925.28 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.85x = 170,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,227.47/616.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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