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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 557.94 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 557.94 and 198.74 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 557.94 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/557.94 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 557.94 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 110,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,885.00/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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