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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 925.40 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 925.40 and 206.08 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 925.40 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/925.40 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 925.40 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 190,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,706.43/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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