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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.73, 437.29 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.73, 437.29 and 200.45 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.73 : 437.29 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.73/437.29 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.73x = 437.29 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.73x = 87,653.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,653.78/291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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