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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 437.54 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 437.54 and 200.41 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 437.54 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/437.54 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 437.54 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 87,685.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,685.30/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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