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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.81, 926.72 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.81, 926.72 and 206.93 is: 310.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.81 : 926.72 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.81/926.72 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.81x = 926.72 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.81x = 191,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,760.50/617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.39

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