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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.33, 926.13 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.33, 926.13 and 206.51 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.33 : 926.13 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.33/926.13 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.33x = 926.13 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.33x = 191,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,254.72/617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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