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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 926.07 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 926.07 and 206.37 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 926.07 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/926.07 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 926.07 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 191,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,113.07/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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