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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 557.47 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 557.47 and 198.87 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 557.47 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/557.47 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 557.47 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 110,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,864.06/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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