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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.49, 924.94 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.49, 924.94 and 205.93 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.49 : 924.94 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.49/924.94 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.49x = 924.94 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.49x = 190,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,472.89/616.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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