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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 541.33 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 541.33 and 199.60 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 541.33 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/541.33 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 541.33 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 108,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,047.62/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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