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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 541.93 and 199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 541.93 and 199.30 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 541.93 = 199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/541.93 = 199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 541.93 × 199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 108,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,006.65/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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