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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 922.89 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 922.89 and 204.61 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 922.89 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/922.89 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 922.89 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 188,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,832.52/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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