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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 917.39 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 917.39 and 200.68 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 917.39 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/917.39 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 917.39 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 184,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,100.03/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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