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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 927.25 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 927.25 and 201.72 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 927.25 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/927.25 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 927.25 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 187,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,047.84/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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