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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 540.81 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 540.81 and 198.09 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 540.81 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/540.81 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 540.81 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 107,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,129.05/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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