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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 558.66 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 558.66 and 199.18 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 558.66 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/558.66 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 558.66 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 111,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,274.22/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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