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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.87, 925.31 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.87, 925.31 and 205.99 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.87 : 925.31 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.87/925.31 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.87x = 925.31 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.87x = 190,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,602.81/616.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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