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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.67, 923.28 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.67, 923.28 and 204.73 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.67 : 923.28 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.67/923.28 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.67x = 923.28 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.67x = 189,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,023.11/615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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