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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 437.31 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 437.31 and 200.37 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 437.31 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/437.31 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 437.31 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 87,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,623.80/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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