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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.86, 923.48 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.86, 923.48 and 204.85 is: 307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.86 : 923.48 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.86/923.48 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.86x = 923.48 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.86x = 189,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,171.55/615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.17

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