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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 925.09 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 925.09 and 205.85 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 925.09 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/925.09 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 925.09 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 190,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,429.78/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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