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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 555.96 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 555.96 and 197.10 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 555.96 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/555.96 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 555.96 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 109,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,579.72/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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