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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.44 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.44 and 200.94 is: 301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.44 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.44 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.44 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 88,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,099.13/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.55

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