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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 617.40 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 617.40 and 206.10 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 617.40 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/617.40 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 617.40 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 127,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,246.14/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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