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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 438.20 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 438.20 and 200.87 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 438.20 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/438.20 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 438.20 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 88,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,018.04/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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