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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.84, 925.40 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.84, 925.40 and 205.98 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.84 : 925.40 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.84/925.40 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.84x = 925.40 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.84x = 190,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,609.27/616.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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