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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.99, 925.10 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.99, 925.10 and 206.02 is: 308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.99 : 925.10 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.99/925.10 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.99x = 925.10 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.99x = 190,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,583.45/616.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.89

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