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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 929.61 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 929.61 and 208.86 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 929.61 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/929.61 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 929.61 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 194,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,158.34/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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