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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 543.12 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 543.12 and 199.60 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 543.12 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/543.12 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 543.12 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 108,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,406.75/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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