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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 541.98 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 541.98 and 199.04 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 541.98 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/541.98 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 541.98 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 107,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,875.70/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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