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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 691.51 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 691.51 and 200.97 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 691.51 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/691.51 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 691.51 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 138,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,972.76/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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