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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.48, 929.31 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.48, 929.31 and 208.72 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.48 : 929.31 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.48/929.31 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.48x = 929.31 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.48x = 193,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,965.58/619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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