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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.19, 916.86 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.19, 916.86 and 200.18 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.19 : 916.86 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.19/916.86 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.19x = 916.86 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.19x = 183,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,537.03/611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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