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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 929.34 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 929.34 and 208.54 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 929.34 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/929.34 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 929.34 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 193,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,804.56/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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