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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 917.60 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 917.60 and 201.02 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 917.60 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/917.60 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 917.60 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 184,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,450.36/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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