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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 541.76 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 541.76 and 199.40 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 541.76 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/541.76 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 541.76 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 108,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,026.94/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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