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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.90, 918.01 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.90, 918.01 and 201.10 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.90 : 918.01 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.90/918.01 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.90x = 918.01 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.90x = 184,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,611.81/611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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