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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.83, 923.62 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.83, 923.62 and 204.89 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.83 : 923.62 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.83/923.62 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.83x = 923.62 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.83x = 189,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,240.50/615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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