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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 555.93 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 555.93 and 197.36 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 555.93 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/555.93 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 555.93 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 109,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,715.57/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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