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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 925.92 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 925.92 and 206.53 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 925.92 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/925.92 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 925.92 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 191,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,227.94/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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