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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.47, 916.98 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.47, 916.98 and 200.53 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.47 : 916.98 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.47/916.98 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.47x = 916.98 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.47x = 183,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,882.00/611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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