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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 923.94 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 923.94 and 205 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 923.94 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/923.94 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 923.94 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 189,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,407.70/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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