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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.36 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.36 and 206.17 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.36 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.36 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.36 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 190,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,781.47/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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