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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 555.08 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 555.08 and 196.64 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 555.08 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/555.08 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 555.08 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 109,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,150.93/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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