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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 540.99 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 540.99 and 198.57 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 540.99 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/540.99 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 540.99 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 107,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424.38/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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