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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 543.20 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 543.20 and 197.67 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 543.20 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/543.20 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 543.20 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 107,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,374.34/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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