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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 922.69 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 922.69 and 159.13 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 922.69 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/922.69 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 922.69 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 146,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,822.65/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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