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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 926.15 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 926.15 and 206.64 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 926.15 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/926.15 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 926.15 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 191,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,378.60/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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