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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 554.91 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 554.91 and 196.71 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 554.91 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/554.91 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 554.91 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 109,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,156.35/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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