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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 559.56 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 559.56 and 202 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 559.56 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/559.56 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 559.56 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 113,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,031.12/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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