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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 927.31 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 927.31 and 207.16 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 927.31 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/927.31 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 927.31 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 192,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,101.54/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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