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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.92, 924 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.92, 924 and 183.12 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.92 : 924 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.92/924 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.92x = 924 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.92x = 169,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,202.88/615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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