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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 917.58 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 917.58 and 200.81 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 917.58 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/917.58 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 917.58 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 184,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,259.24/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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