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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 555.33 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 555.33 and 196.91 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 555.33 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/555.33 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 555.33 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 109,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,350.03/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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