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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.95, 926.99 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.95, 926.99 and 207.12 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.95 : 926.99 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.95/926.99 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.95x = 926.99 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.95x = 191,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,997.77/617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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