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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 542.90 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 542.90 and 200.07 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 542.90 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/542.90 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 542.90 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 108,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,618.50/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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