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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 928.58 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 928.58 and 208.10 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 928.58 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/928.58 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 928.58 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 193,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,237.50/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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