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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 542.63 and 199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 542.63 and 199.49 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 542.63 = 199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/542.63 = 199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 542.63 × 199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 108,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,247.04/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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