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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 924.17 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 924.17 and 205.14 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 924.17 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/924.17 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 924.17 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 189,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,584.23/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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