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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 437.74 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 437.74 and 200.50 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 437.74 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/437.74 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 437.74 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 87,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,765.27/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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