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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.38 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.38 and 198.66 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.38 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.38 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.38 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 110,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,927.77/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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