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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 917.34 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 917.34 and 200.95 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 917.34 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/917.34 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 917.34 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 184,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,339.47/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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