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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 925.76 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 925.76 and 206.40 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 925.76 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/925.76 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 925.76 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 191,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,076.86/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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