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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 542.64 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 542.64 and 199.48 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 542.64 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/542.64 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 542.64 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 108,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,245.83/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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