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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 554.60 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 554.60 and 196.45 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 554.60 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/554.60 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 554.60 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 108,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,951.17/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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