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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.95, 932.97 and 205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.95, 932.97 and 205.51 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.95 : 932.97 = 205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.95/932.97 = 205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.95x = 932.97 × 205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.95x = 191,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,736.48/621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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