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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 437.47 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 437.47 and 200.42 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 437.47 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/437.47 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 437.47 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 87,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,677.74/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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