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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 554.71 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 554.71 and 197.03 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 554.71 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/554.71 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 554.71 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 109,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,294.51/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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