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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 555.94 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 555.94 and 197.13 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 555.94 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/555.94 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 555.94 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 109,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,591.47/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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