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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 437.50 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 437.50 and 200.36 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 437.50 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/437.50 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 437.50 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 87,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,657.50/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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