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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.95, 1,225.43 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.95, 1,225.43 and 200.66 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.95 : 1,225.43 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.95/1,225.43 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.95x = 1,225.43 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.95x = 245,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,887.65/816.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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