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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 917.11 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 917.11 and 200.48 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 917.11 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/917.11 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 917.11 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 183,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,857.13/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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