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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 916.46 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 916.46 and 200.16 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 916.46 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/916.46 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 916.46 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 183,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,438.63/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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