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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 545.81 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 545.81 and 199.51 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 545.81 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/545.81 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 545.81 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 108,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,892.19/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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