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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.20 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.20 and 184.01 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.20 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.20 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.20 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 170,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,241.43/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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