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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.97, 928.55 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.97, 928.55 and 208.01 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.97 : 928.55 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.97/928.55 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.97x = 928.55 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.97x = 193,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,147.69/618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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