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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 926.81 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 926.81 and 206.99 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 926.81 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/926.81 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 926.81 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 191,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,840.40/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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