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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.40, 923.08 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.40, 923.08 and 182.56 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.40 : 923.08 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.40/923.08 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.40x = 923.08 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.40x = 168,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,517.48/615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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