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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 926.34 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 926.34 and 206.74 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 926.34 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/926.34 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 926.34 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 191,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,511.53/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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