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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 926.31 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 926.31 and 206.73 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 926.31 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/926.31 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 926.31 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 191,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,496.07/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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