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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 916.71 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 916.71 and 200.34 is: 300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 916.71 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/916.71 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 916.71 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 183,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,653.68/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.48

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