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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 461.91 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 461.91 and 200.18 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 461.91 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/461.91 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 461.91 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 92,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,465.14/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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