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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 558.11 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 558.11 and 198.66 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 558.11 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/558.11 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 558.11 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 110,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,874.13/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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