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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 556.96 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 556.96 and 198.54 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 556.96 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/556.96 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 556.96 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 110,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,578.84/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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