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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 543.62 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 543.62 and 200.12 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 543.62 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/543.62 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 543.62 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 108,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,789.23/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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