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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 927 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 927 and 207.15 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 927 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/927 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 927 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 192,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,028.05/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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