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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 917.12 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 917.12 and 200.54 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 917.12 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/917.12 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 917.12 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 183,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,915.16/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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