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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 928.41 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 928.41 and 207.97 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 928.41 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/928.41 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 928.41 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 193,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,079.50/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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