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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.61, 927.96 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.61, 927.96 and 208.03 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.61 : 927.96 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.61/927.96 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.61x = 927.96 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.61x = 193,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,043.52/618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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