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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 929.26 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 929.26 and 208.53 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 929.26 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/929.26 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 929.26 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 193,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,777.68/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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