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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.37, 929.16 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.37, 929.16 and 208.62 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.37 : 929.16 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.37/929.16 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.37x = 929.16 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.37x = 193,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,841.36/619.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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