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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 530.55 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 530.55 and 199.61 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 530.55 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/530.55 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 530.55 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 105,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,900.43/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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