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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 559.68 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 559.68 and 199.89 is: 299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 559.68 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/559.68 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 559.68 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 111,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,874.44/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.92

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