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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.98, 918.27 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.98, 918.27 and 201.22 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.98 : 918.27 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.98/918.27 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.98x = 918.27 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.98x = 184,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,771.99/611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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