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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 553.96 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 553.96 and 196.53 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 553.96 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/553.96 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 553.96 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 108,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,869.76/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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