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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 917.63 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 917.63 and 200.80 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 917.63 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/917.63 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 917.63 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 184,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,256.02/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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