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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 929.27 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 929.27 and 208.51 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 929.27 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/929.27 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 929.27 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 193,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,760.29/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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