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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 925.72 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 925.72 and 184.29 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 925.72 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/925.72 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 925.72 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 170,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,596.31/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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