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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.90, 924 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.90, 924 and 183.09 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.90 : 924 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.90/924 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.90x = 924 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.90x = 169,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,175.16/615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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