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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.41 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.41 and 184.07 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.41 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.41 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.41 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 170,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,340.22/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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