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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 557.82 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 557.82 and 198.51 is: 297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 557.82 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/557.82 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 557.82 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 110,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,732.85/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.79

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