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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 436.72 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 436.72 and 199.92 is: 299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 436.72 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/436.72 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 436.72 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 87,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,309.06/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.25

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