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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 542.80 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 542.80 and 199.56 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 542.80 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/542.80 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 542.80 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 108,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,323.45/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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