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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.57, 926.50 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.57, 926.50 and 206.74 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.57 : 926.50 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.57/926.50 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.57x = 926.50 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.57x = 191,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544.61/617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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