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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.81, 923.86 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.81, 923.86 and 182.96 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.81 : 923.86 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.81/923.86 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.81x = 923.86 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.81x = 169,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,029.43/615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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