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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 925.02 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 925.02 and 205.82 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 925.02 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/925.02 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 925.02 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 190,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,382.99/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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