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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 927.56 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 927.56 and 207.51 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 927.56 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/927.56 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 927.56 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 192,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,477.98/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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