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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 923.84 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 923.84 and 183.05 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 923.84 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/923.84 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 923.84 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 169,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,103.38/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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