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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 929.67 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 929.67 and 208.89 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 929.67 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/929.67 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 929.67 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 194,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,198.77/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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