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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 929.10 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 929.10 and 208.50 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 929.10 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/929.10 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 929.10 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 193,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,717.35/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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