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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 540.47 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 540.47 and 198.43 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 540.47 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/540.47 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 540.47 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 107,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,244.47/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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