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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 925.95 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 925.95 and 206.32 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 925.95 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/925.95 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 925.95 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 191,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,042.00/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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