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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 531.62 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 531.62 and 199.98 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 531.62 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/531.62 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 531.62 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 106,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,313.37/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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