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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.86, 924.97 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.86, 924.97 and 205.85 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.86 : 924.97 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.86/924.97 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.86x = 924.97 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.86x = 190,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,405.07/616.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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