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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 917.16 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 917.16 and 200.61 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 917.16 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/917.16 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 917.16 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 183,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,991.47/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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