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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 917.52 and 200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 917.52 and 200.89 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 917.52 = 200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/917.52 = 200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 917.52 × 200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 184,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,320.59/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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