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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 437.76 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 437.76 and 200.46 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 437.76 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/437.76 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 437.76 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 87,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,753.37/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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