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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 922.54 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 922.54 and 182.24 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 922.54 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/922.54 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 922.54 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 168,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,123.69/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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