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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 916.56 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 916.56 and 200.12 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 916.56 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/916.56 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 916.56 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 183,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,423.78/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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