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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 922.68 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 922.68 and 182.28 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 922.68 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/922.68 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 922.68 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 168,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,186.11/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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