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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 923.60 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 923.60 and 205.07 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 923.60 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/923.60 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 923.60 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 189,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,398.55/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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