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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 562.95 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 562.95 and 199.99 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 562.95 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/562.95 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 562.95 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 112,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,585.82/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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