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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 555.15 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 555.15 and 196.70 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 555.15 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/555.15 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 555.15 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 109,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,198.01/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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