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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.31, 437.03 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.31, 437.03 and 200.05 is: 300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.31 : 437.03 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.31/437.03 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.31x = 437.03 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.31x = 87,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,426.51/291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.12

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