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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 923.07 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 923.07 and 182.41 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 923.07 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/923.07 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 923.07 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 168,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,377.20/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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