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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 929.12 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 929.12 and 208.48 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 929.12 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/929.12 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 929.12 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 193,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,702.94/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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