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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 554.63 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 554.63 and 196.47 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 554.63 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/554.63 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 554.63 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 108,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,964.40/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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