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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 926.20 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 926.20 and 206.48 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 926.20 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/926.20 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 926.20 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 191,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,241.78/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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