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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 922.88 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 922.88 and 182.56 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 922.88 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/922.88 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 922.88 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 168,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,480.97/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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