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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.13, 559.52 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.13, 559.52 and 199.76 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 559.52 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/559.52 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 559.52 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 111,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,771.61/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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