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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 926.67 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 926.67 and 206.96 is: 310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 926.67 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/926.67 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 926.67 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 191,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,779.77/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.41

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