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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 916.95 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 916.95 and 200.43 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 916.95 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/916.95 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 916.95 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 183,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,784.29/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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