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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 820.27 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 820.27 and 200.20 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 820.27 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/820.27 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 820.27 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 164,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,218.05/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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