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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 925.39 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 925.39 and 184.24 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 925.39 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/925.39 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 925.39 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 170,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,491.08/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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