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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 916.85 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 916.85 and 200.32 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 916.85 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/916.85 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 916.85 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 183,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,661.60/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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