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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.49, 543.15 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.49, 543.15 and 199.68 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.49 : 543.15 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.49/543.15 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.49x = 543.15 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.49x = 108,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,456.19/362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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