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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 917.18 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 917.18 and 200.47 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 917.18 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/917.18 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 917.18 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 183,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,867.07/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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