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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 916.90 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 916.90 and 200.44 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 916.90 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/916.90 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 916.90 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 183,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,783.44/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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