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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 544.11 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 544.11 and 199.91 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 544.11 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/544.11 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 544.11 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 108,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,770.31/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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