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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 557.96 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 557.96 and 199.05 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 557.96 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/557.96 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 557.96 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 111,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,061.35/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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