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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 927.42 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 927.42 and 207.35 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 927.42 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/927.42 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 927.42 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 192,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,295.90/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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