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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 436.79 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 436.79 and 199.87 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 436.79 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/436.79 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 436.79 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 87,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,300.62/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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