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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.07, 924.26 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.07, 924.26 and 205.21 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.07 : 924.26 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.07/924.26 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.07x = 924.26 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.07x = 189,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,661.75/616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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