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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.64, 929.12 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.64, 929.12 and 208.56 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.64 : 929.12 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.64/929.12 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.64x = 929.12 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.64x = 193,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,776.22/619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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