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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.89, 925.26 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.89, 925.26 and 184.05 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.89 : 925.26 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.89/925.26 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.89x = 925.26 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.89x = 170,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,294.10/616.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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