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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.39, 438.59 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.39, 438.59 and 200.81 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.39 : 438.59 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.39/438.59 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.39x = 438.59 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.39x = 88,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,073.26/292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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