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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 925.74 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 925.74 and 206.30 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 925.74 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/925.74 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 925.74 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 190,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,975.53/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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