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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 926.59 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 926.59 and 206.85 is: 310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 926.59 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/926.59 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 926.59 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 191,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,665.14/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.28

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