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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.89, 917.86 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.89, 917.86 and 201.06 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.89 : 917.86 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.89/917.86 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.89x = 917.86 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.89x = 184,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,544.93/611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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