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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.04 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.04 and 198.90 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.04 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.04 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.04 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 108,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,408.46/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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