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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 542.31 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 542.31 and 199.09 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 542.31 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/542.31 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 542.31 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 107,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,968.50/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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