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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 542.70 and 198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 542.70 and 198.97 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 542.70 = 198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/542.70 = 198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 542.70 × 198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 107,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,979.66/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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