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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 916.49 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 916.49 and 200.42 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 916.49 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/916.49 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 916.49 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 183,681.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,681.07/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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