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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 922.69 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 922.69 and 182.35 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 922.69 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/922.69 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 922.69 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 168,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,252.52/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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