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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 917 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 917 and 200.43 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 917 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/917 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 917 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 183,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,794.31/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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