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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.78, 924.90 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.78, 924.90 and 200.18 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.78 : 924.90 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.78/924.90 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.78x = 924.90 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.78x = 185,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,146.48/616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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