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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.39, 916.89 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.39, 916.89 and 200.43 is: 300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.39 : 916.89 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.39/916.89 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.39x = 916.89 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.39x = 183,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,772.26/611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.58

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