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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 540.81 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 540.81 and 198.63 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 540.81 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/540.81 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 540.81 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 107,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,421.09/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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