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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.64 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.64 and 197.21 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.64 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.64 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.64 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 109,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,577.76/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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