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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 925.55 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 925.55 and 184.13 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 925.55 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/925.55 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 925.55 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 170,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,415.97/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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