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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 542.82 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 542.82 and 199.35 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 542.82 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/542.82 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 542.82 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 108,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,211.17/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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