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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 925.84 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 925.84 and 206.36 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 925.84 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/925.84 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 925.84 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 191,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,059.42/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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