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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 560.65 and 199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 560.65 and 199.88 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 560.65 = 199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/560.65 = 199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 560.65 × 199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 112,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,062.72/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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