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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 437.65 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 437.65 and 200.44 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 437.65 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/437.65 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 437.65 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 87,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,722.57/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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