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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 929.36 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 929.36 and 208.78 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 929.36 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/929.36 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 929.36 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 194,028.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,028.41/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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