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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 926.37 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 926.37 and 206.75 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 926.37 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/926.37 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 926.37 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 191,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,529.31/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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