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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 925.80 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 925.80 and 206.59 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 925.80 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/925.80 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 925.80 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 191,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,261.02/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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