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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 924.97 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 924.97 and 205.84 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 924.97 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/924.97 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 924.97 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 190,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,395.82/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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