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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.83, 929.55 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.83, 929.55 and 208.87 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.83 : 929.55 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.83/929.55 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.83x = 929.55 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.83x = 194,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,155.11/619.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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