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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.19, 922.62 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.19, 922.62 and 182.24 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.19 : 922.62 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.19/922.62 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.19x = 922.62 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.19x = 168,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,141.03/615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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