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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.86, 926.80 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.86, 926.80 and 201.38 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.86 : 926.80 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.86/926.80 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.86x = 926.80 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.86x = 186,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,638.98/617.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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