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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.82, 925.34 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.82, 925.34 and 200.46 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.82 : 925.34 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.82/925.34 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.82x = 925.34 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.82x = 185,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,493.66/616.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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