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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 560.58 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 560.58 and 199.89 is: 299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 560.58 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/560.58 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 560.58 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 112,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,054.34/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.79

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