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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.29, 928.88 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.29, 928.88 and 208.42 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.29 : 928.88 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.29/928.88 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.29x = 928.88 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.29x = 193,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,593.81/619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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