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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 554.85 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 554.85 and 196.66 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 554.85 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/554.85 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 554.85 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 109,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,116.80/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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