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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 922.82 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 922.82 and 204.68 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 922.82 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/922.82 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 922.82 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 188,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,882.80/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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