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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.94, 1,225.40 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.94, 1,225.40 and 200.64 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.94 : 1,225.40 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.94/1,225.40 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.94x = 1,225.40 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.94x = 245,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,864.26/816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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