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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 925.73 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 925.73 and 206.28 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 925.73 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/925.73 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 925.73 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 190,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,959.58/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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