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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 541.03 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 541.03 and 198.80 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 541.03 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/541.03 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 541.03 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 107,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,556.76/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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