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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.62, 925.08 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.62, 925.08 and 205.74 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.62 : 925.08 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.62/925.08 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.62x = 925.08 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.62x = 190,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,325.96/616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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