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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 436.56 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 436.56 and 200.16 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 436.56 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/436.56 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 436.56 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 87,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,381.85/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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