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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.39, 922.79 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.39, 922.79 and 182.46 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.39 : 922.79 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.39/922.79 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.39x = 922.79 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.39x = 168,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,372.26/615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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