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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 437.07 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 437.07 and 200.23 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 437.07 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/437.07 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 437.07 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 87,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,514.53/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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