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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.16 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.16 and 184.14 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.16 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.16 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.16 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 170,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,358.04/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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