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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.97 and 199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.97 and 199.73 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.97 = 199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.97 = 199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.97 × 199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 109,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,846.38/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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