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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 925.50 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 925.50 and 184.04 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 925.50 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/925.50 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 925.50 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 170,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,329.02/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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