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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.74, 926.52 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.74, 926.52 and 206.88 is: 310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.74 : 926.52 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.74/926.52 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.74x = 926.52 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.74x = 191,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,673.83/617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.28

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