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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 916.76 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 916.76 and 200.28 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 916.76 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/916.76 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 916.76 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 183,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,608.69/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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