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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 558 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 558 and 198.72 is: 297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 558 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/558 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 558 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 110,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,885.76/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.95

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