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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 541.59 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 541.59 and 199.18 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 541.59 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/541.59 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 541.59 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 107,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,873.90/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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