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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.17, 930.18 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.17, 930.18 and 209.20 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.17 : 930.18 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.17/930.18 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.17x = 930.18 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.17x = 194,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,593.66/620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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