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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 926.07 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 926.07 and 206.52 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 926.07 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/926.07 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 926.07 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 191,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,251.98/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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