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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 541.80 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 541.80 and 198.84 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 541.80 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/541.80 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 541.80 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 107,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,731.51/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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