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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.15, 821.08 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.15, 821.08 and 200.45 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.15 : 821.08 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.15/821.08 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.15x = 821.08 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.15x = 164,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,585.49/547.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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