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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 925.55 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 925.55 and 206.18 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 925.55 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/925.55 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 925.55 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 190,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,824.24/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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