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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 923.72 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 923.72 and 205.07 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 923.72 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/923.72 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 923.72 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 189,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,421.62/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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