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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.61, 924.57 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.61, 924.57 and 205.52 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.61 : 924.57 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.61/924.57 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.61x = 924.57 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.61x = 190,017.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,017.63/616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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