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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.20 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.20 and 183.96 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.20 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.20 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.20 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 170,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,199.79/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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