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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 917.49 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 917.49 and 200.70 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 917.49 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/917.49 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 917.49 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 184,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,140.24/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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