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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 552.40 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 552.40 and 197.60 is: 295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 552.40 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/552.40 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 552.40 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 109,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154.24/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.97

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