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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 917.97 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 917.97 and 201.22 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 917.97 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/917.97 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 917.97 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 184,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,713.92/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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