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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 559.31 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 559.31 and 199.46 is: 299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 559.31 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/559.31 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 559.31 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 111,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,559.97/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.37

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