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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 543.20 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 543.20 and 199.86 is: 299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 543.20 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/543.20 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 543.20 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 108,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,563.95/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.79

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