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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 917.26 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 917.26 and 200.62 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 917.26 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/917.26 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 917.26 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 184,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,020.70/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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