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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 546.48 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 546.48 and 199.29 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 546.48 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/546.48 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 546.48 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 108,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,908.00/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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