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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 926.63 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 926.63 and 206.88 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 926.63 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/926.63 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 926.63 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 191,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,700.18/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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