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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.93, 541.96 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.93, 541.96 and 199.43 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.93 : 541.96 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.93/541.96 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.93x = 541.96 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.93x = 108,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,083.08/361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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