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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 438.83 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 438.83 and 200.97 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 438.83 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/438.83 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 438.83 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 88,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,191.41/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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