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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.38, 923.12 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.38, 923.12 and 182.57 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.38 : 923.12 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.38/923.12 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.38x = 923.12 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.38x = 168,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,533.11/615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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