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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 559.95 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 559.95 and 200.05 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 559.95 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/559.95 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 559.95 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 112,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,015.85/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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