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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 926.62 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 926.62 and 206.78 is: 310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 926.62 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/926.62 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 926.62 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 191,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,606.48/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.21

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