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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.89, 926.89 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.89, 926.89 and 195.72 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.89 : 926.89 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.89/926.89 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.89x = 926.89 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.89x = 181,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,406.28/617.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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