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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 543.75 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 543.75 and 198.05 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 543.75 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/543.75 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 543.75 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 107,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,690.81/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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