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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 925.71 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 925.71 and 206.26 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 925.71 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/925.71 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 925.71 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 190,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,936.94/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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