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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 558.81 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 558.81 and 199.61 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 558.81 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/558.81 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 558.81 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 111,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,543.07/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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