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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 546.51 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 546.51 and 199.98 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 546.51 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/546.51 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 546.51 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 109,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,291.07/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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