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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.51, 917.33 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.51, 917.33 and 200.61 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.51 : 917.33 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.51/917.33 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.51x = 917.33 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.51x = 184,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,024.57/611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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