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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 540.72 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 540.72 and 198.60 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 540.72 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/540.72 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 540.72 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 107,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,386.99/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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