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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 926.90 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 926.90 and 207.04 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 926.90 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/926.90 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 926.90 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 191,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,905.38/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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