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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 926.74 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 926.74 and 207.06 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 926.74 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/926.74 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 926.74 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 191,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,887.57/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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