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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.51, 923.16 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.51, 923.16 and 204.66 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.51 : 923.16 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.51/923.16 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.51x = 923.16 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.51x = 188,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,933.93/615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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