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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 925.35 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 925.35 and 184.07 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 925.35 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/925.35 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 925.35 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 170,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,329.17/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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