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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 543.19 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 543.19 and 200.19 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 543.19 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/543.19 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 543.19 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 108,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,741.21/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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