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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.99, 923.65 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.99, 923.65 and 204.90 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.99 : 923.65 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.99/923.65 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.99x = 923.65 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.99x = 189,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,255.89/615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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