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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 925.15 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 925.15 and 205.75 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 925.15 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/925.15 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 925.15 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 190,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,349.61/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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