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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 926.32 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 926.32 and 206.66 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 926.32 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/926.32 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 926.32 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 191,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,433.29/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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