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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.77, 437.42 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.77, 437.42 and 200.19 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.77 : 437.42 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.77/437.42 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.77x = 437.42 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.77x = 87,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,569.25/291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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