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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.17, 916.41 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.17, 916.41 and 200.27 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.17 : 916.41 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.17/916.41 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.17x = 916.41 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.17x = 183,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,532.47/611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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