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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 927.89 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 927.89 and 207.67 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 927.89 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/927.89 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 927.89 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 192,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,691.56/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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