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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 438.62 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 438.62 and 200.99 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 438.62 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/438.62 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 438.62 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 88,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,155.04/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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