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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 543.33 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 543.33 and 199.74 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 543.33 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/543.33 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 543.33 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 108,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,524.73/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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