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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.35 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.35 and 206.73 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.35 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.35 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.35 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 191,504.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,504.34/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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