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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 541.43 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 541.43 and 198.82 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 541.43 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/541.43 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 541.43 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 107,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,643.41/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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