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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 557.55 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 557.55 and 198.70 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 557.55 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/557.55 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 557.55 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 110,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,785.19/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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