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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 558.86 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 558.86 and 199.16 is: 298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 558.86 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/558.86 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 558.86 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 111,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,302.56/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.93

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