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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 542.25 and 199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 542.25 and 199.93 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 542.25 = 199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/542.25 = 199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 542.25 × 199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 108,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,412.04/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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