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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.79, 925.98 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.79, 925.98 and 206.83 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.79 : 925.98 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.79/925.98 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.79x = 925.98 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.79x = 191,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,520.44/617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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