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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 917.34 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 917.34 and 200.55 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 917.34 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/917.34 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 917.34 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 183,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,972.54/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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