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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 924.86 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 924.86 and 205.97 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 924.86 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/924.86 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 924.86 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 190,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,493.41/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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