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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 926.52 and 206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 926.52 and 206.71 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 926.52 = 206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/926.52 = 206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 926.52 × 206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 191,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,520.95/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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