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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 436.17 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 436.17 and 200.17 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 436.17 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/436.17 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 436.17 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 87,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,308.15/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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