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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 557.40 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 557.40 and 198.69 is: 297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 557.40 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/557.40 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 557.40 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 110,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,752.64/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.65

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