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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.92, 923.88 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.92, 923.88 and 183.08 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.92 : 923.88 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.92/923.88 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.92x = 923.88 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.92x = 169,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,141.41/615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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