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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 925.64 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 925.64 and 206.23 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 925.64 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/925.64 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 925.64 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 190,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,892.94/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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