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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 541.49 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 541.49 and 198.81 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 541.49 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/541.49 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 541.49 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 107,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,652.63/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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