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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 931.62 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 931.62 and 204.68 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 931.62 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/931.62 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 931.62 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 190,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,685.48/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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