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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.00, 916.51 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.00, 916.51 and 200.17 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.00 : 916.51 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.00/916.51 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.00x = 916.51 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.00x = 183,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,455.52/611.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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