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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 530.52 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 530.52 and 199.66 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 530.52 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/530.52 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 530.52 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 105,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,923.62/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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