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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 925.31 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 925.31 and 206.18 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 925.31 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/925.31 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 925.31 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 190,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,779.77/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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