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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 555.94 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 555.94 and 199.75 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 555.94 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/555.94 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 555.94 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 111,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,049.02/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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