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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 436.99 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 436.99 and 200.10 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 436.99 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/436.99 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 436.99 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 87,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,441.70/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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