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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 917.90 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 917.90 and 201.11 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 917.90 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/917.90 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 917.90 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 184,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,598.87/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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