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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 554.50 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 554.50 and 196.76 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 554.50 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/554.50 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 554.50 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 109,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,104.31/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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