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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 922.50 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615, 922.50 and 159 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615 : 922.50 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615/922.50 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615x = 922.50 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615x = 146,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,677.50/615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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