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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.61 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.61 and 201.15 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.61 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.61 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.61 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 186,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,387.60/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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