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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.11, 1,225.66 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.11, 1,225.66 and 200.81 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.11 : 1,225.66 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.11/1,225.66 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.11x = 1,225.66 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.11x = 246,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,124.78/817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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