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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.37, 923.25 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.37, 923.25 and 204.80 is: 307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.37 : 923.25 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.37/923.25 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.37x = 923.25 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.37x = 189,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,081.60/615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.27

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