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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.78, 820.18 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.78, 820.18 and 200.12 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.78 : 820.18 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.78/820.18 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.78x = 820.18 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.78x = 164,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,134.42/546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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