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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 926.12 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 926.12 and 206.50 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 926.12 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/926.12 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 926.12 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 191,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,243.78/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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