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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 918.01 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 918.01 and 201.13 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 918.01 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/918.01 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 918.01 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 184,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,641.91/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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