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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 927.03 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 927.03 and 207.31 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 927.03 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/927.03 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 927.03 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 192,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,182.59/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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