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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 925.13 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 925.13 and 205.73 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 925.13 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/925.13 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 925.13 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 190,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,326.99/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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