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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 555.44 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 555.44 and 196.82 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 555.44 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/555.44 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 555.44 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 109,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,321.70/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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