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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.29, 917.04 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.29, 917.04 and 200.31 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.29 : 917.04 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.29/917.04 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.29x = 917.04 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.29x = 183,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,692.28/611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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