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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 541.86 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 541.86 and 198.79 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 541.86 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/541.86 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 541.86 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 107,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,716.35/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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