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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 926.22 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 926.22 and 206.60 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 926.22 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/926.22 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 926.22 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 191,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,357.05/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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