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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.70 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.70 and 198.66 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.70 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.70 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.70 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 110,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,792.68/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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