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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 917.88 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 917.88 and 200.94 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 917.88 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/917.88 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 917.88 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 184,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,438.81/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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