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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 917.46 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 917.46 and 200.71 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 917.46 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/917.46 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 917.46 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 184,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,143.40/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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