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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.78, 542.82 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.78, 542.82 and 199.45 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.78 : 542.82 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.78/542.82 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.78x = 542.82 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.78x = 108,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,265.45/361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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