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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 541.38 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 541.38 and 199.20 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 541.38 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/541.38 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 541.38 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 107,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,842.90/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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