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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 440.15 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 440.15 and 200.52 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 440.15 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/440.15 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 440.15 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 88,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,258.88/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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