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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 917.83 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 917.83 and 201.05 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 917.83 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/917.83 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 917.83 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 184,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,524.13/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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