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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 925.89 and 206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 925.89 and 206.41 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 925.89 = 206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/925.89 = 206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 925.89 × 206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 191,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,112.95/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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