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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.70 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.70 and 200.39 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.70 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.70 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.70 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 87,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,708.51/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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