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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 926.10 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 926.10 and 206.43 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 926.10 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/926.10 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 926.10 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 191,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,174.82/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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