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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 924.75 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 924.75 and 205.67 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 924.75 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/924.75 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 924.75 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 190,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,195.64/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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