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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 927.54 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 927.54 and 207.54 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 927.54 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/927.54 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 927.54 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 192,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,498.75/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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