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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 555.26 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 555.26 and 196.83 is: 295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 555.26 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/555.26 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 555.26 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 109,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,290.84/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.16

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