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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 917.27 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 917.27 and 200.49 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 917.27 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/917.27 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 917.27 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 183,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,902.46/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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