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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 542.49 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 542.49 and 197.52 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 542.49 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/542.49 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 542.49 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 107,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,151.17/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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