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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.49, 929.52 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.49, 929.52 and 208.73 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.49 : 929.52 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.49/929.52 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.49x = 929.52 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.49x = 194,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,018.71/619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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