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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 929.40 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 929.40 and 208.80 is: 313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 929.40 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/929.40 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 929.40 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 194,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,058.72/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.22

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