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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 438.21 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 438.21 and 200.88 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 438.21 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/438.21 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 438.21 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 88,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,027.62/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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