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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 917.34 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 917.34 and 200.64 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 917.34 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/917.34 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 917.34 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 184,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,055.10/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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