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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.82, 923.72 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.82, 923.72 and 182.94 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.82 : 923.72 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.82/923.72 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.82x = 923.72 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.82x = 168,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,985.34/615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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