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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.53, 927.90 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.53, 927.90 and 207.63 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.53 : 927.90 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.53/927.90 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.53x = 927.90 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.53x = 192,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,659.88/618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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