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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.65, 924.88 and 205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.65, 924.88 and 205.78 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.65 : 924.88 = 205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.65/924.88 = 205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.65x = 924.88 × 205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.65x = 190,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,321.81/616.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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