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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.15, 560.72 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.15, 560.72 and 199.95 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.15 : 560.72 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.15/560.72 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.15x = 560.72 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.15x = 112,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,115.96/373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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