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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 926.69 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 926.69 and 206.99 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 926.69 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/926.69 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 926.69 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 191,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,809.89/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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