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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 923.74 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 923.74 and 204.95 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 923.74 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/923.74 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 923.74 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 189,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,322.31/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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