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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 926.17 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 926.17 and 206.55 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 926.17 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/926.17 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 926.17 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 191,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,299.90/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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