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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.28 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.28 and 200.06 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.28 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.28 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.28 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 183,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,305.40/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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