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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.95, 928.56 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.95, 928.56 and 208.07 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.95 : 928.56 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.95/928.56 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.95x = 928.56 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.95x = 193,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,207.80/618.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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