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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 559.21 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 559.21 and 199.55 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 559.21 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/559.21 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 559.21 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 111,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,590.36/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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