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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.62, 926.44 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.62, 926.44 and 206.76 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.62 : 926.44 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.62/926.44 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.62x = 926.44 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.62x = 191,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,550.73/617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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