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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.61, 925.02 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.61, 925.02 and 205.71 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.61 : 925.02 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.61/925.02 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.61x = 925.02 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.61x = 190,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,282.40/616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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