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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.66, 925.05 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.66, 925.05 and 205.84 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.66 : 925.05 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.66/925.05 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.66x = 925.05 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.66x = 190,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,412.29/616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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