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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 928.17 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 928.17 and 207.89 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 928.17 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/928.17 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 928.17 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 192,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,957.26/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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