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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.85, 923.68 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.85, 923.68 and 204.99 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.85 : 923.68 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.85/923.68 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.85x = 923.68 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.85x = 189,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,345.16/615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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