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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 558.98 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 558.98 and 199.45 is: 298.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 558.98 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/558.98 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 558.98 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 111,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,488.56/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.99

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