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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 917.83 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 917.83 and 200.92 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 917.83 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/917.83 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 917.83 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 184,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,410.40/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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