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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 917.13 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 917.13 and 200.60 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 917.13 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/917.13 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 917.13 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 183,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,976.28/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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