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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 926.01 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 926.01 and 206.55 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 926.01 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/926.01 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 926.01 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 191,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,267.37/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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