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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 558.48 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 558.48 and 199.20 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 558.48 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/558.48 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 558.48 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 111,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,249.22/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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