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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.15 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 543.15 and 199.80 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 543.15 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/543.15 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 543.15 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 108,521.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,521.37/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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