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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 922.52 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 922.52 and 204.12 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 922.52 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/922.52 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 922.52 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 188,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,304.78/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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