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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 926.12 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 926.12 and 206.43 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 926.12 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/926.12 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 926.12 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 191,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,178.95/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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