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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 554.69 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 554.69 and 196.76 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 554.69 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/554.69 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 554.69 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 109,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,140.80/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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