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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 445.83 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 445.83 and 200.42 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 445.83 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/445.83 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 445.83 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 89,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,351.02/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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