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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.64, 923.44 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.64, 923.44 and 204.78 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.64 : 923.44 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.64/923.44 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.64x = 923.44 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.64x = 189,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,101.53/615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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