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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 551.76 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 551.76 and 197 is: 295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 551.76 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/551.76 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 551.76 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 108,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,696.72/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.08

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