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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 926.76 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 926.76 and 207.18 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 926.76 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/926.76 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 926.76 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 192,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,006.14/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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