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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.93, 924.05 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.93, 924.05 and 183.09 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.93 : 924.05 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.93/924.05 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.93x = 924.05 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.93x = 169,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,183.62/615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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