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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 916.97 and 200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 916.97 and 200.29 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 916.97 = 200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/916.97 = 200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 916.97 × 200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 183,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,659.92/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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