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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.38, 923.22 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.38, 923.22 and 182.54 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.38 : 923.22 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.38/923.22 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.38x = 923.22 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.38x = 168,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,524.58/615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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