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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 530.69 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 530.69 and 199.98 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 530.69 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/530.69 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 530.69 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 106,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,126.39/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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