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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 917.50 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 917.50 and 200.86 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 917.50 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/917.50 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 917.50 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 184,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,289.05/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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