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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 926.51 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 926.51 and 195.47 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 926.51 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/926.51 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 926.51 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 181,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,100.77/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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