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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 924.85 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 924.85 and 205.73 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 924.85 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/924.85 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 924.85 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 190,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,269.39/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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