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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 927.17 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 927.17 and 207.27 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 927.17 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/927.17 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 927.17 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 192,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,173.49/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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