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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.77, 925.34 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.77, 925.34 and 206.18 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.77 : 925.34 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.77/925.34 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.77x = 925.34 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.77x = 190,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,786.60/616.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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