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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 927.56 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 927.56 and 207.68 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 927.56 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/927.56 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 927.56 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 192,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,629.98/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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