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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 552.96 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 552.96 and 197.76 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 552.96 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/552.96 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 552.96 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 109,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,353.37/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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