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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.19, 922.86 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.19, 922.86 and 204.19 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.19 : 922.86 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.19/922.86 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.19x = 922.86 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.19x = 188,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,438.78/615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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