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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 922.60 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 922.60 and 182.34 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 922.60 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/922.60 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 922.60 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 168,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,226.88/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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