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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 929.40 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 929.40 and 208.78 is: 313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 929.40 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/929.40 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 929.40 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 194,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,040.13/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.16

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