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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 917.35 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 917.35 and 200.93 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 917.35 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/917.35 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 917.35 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 184,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,323.14/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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