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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 543.57 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 543.57 and 199.95 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 543.57 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/543.57 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 543.57 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 108,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,686.82/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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