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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.67, 917.02 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.67, 917.02 and 200.55 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.67 : 917.02 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.67/917.02 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.67x = 917.02 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.67x = 183,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,907.36/611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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