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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.98, 916.48 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.98, 916.48 and 200.16 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.98 : 916.48 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.98/916.48 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.98x = 916.48 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.98x = 183,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,442.64/610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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