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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 546.89 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 546.89 and 199.95 is: 299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 546.89 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/546.89 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 546.89 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 109,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,350.68/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.87

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