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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 927.50 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 927.50 and 207.50 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 927.50 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/927.50 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 927.50 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 192,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,450.58/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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