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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 444.54 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 444.54 and 200.56 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 444.54 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/444.54 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 444.54 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 89,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,156.94/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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