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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 555.10 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 555.10 and 196.73 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 555.10 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/555.10 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 555.10 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 109,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,201.56/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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