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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.92, 923.54 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.92, 923.54 and 204.93 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.92 : 923.54 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.92/923.54 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.92x = 923.54 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.92x = 189,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,260.03/615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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