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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.83, 923.42 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.83, 923.42 and 182.93 is: 274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.83 : 923.42 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.83/923.42 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.83x = 923.42 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.83x = 168,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,917.06/615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.29

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