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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 925.43 and 206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 925.43 and 206.21 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 925.43 = 206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/925.43 = 206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 925.43 × 206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 190,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,832.92/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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