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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.97, 437.65 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.97, 437.65 and 200.64 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.97 : 437.65 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.97/437.65 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.97x = 437.65 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.97x = 87,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,810.10/291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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