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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 560.43 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 560.43 and 199.74 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 560.43 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/560.43 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 560.43 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 111,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,940.29/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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