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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 542.25 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 542.25 and 199.14 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 542.25 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/542.25 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 542.25 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 107,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,983.67/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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