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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.81, 556.42 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.81, 556.42 and 197.61 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.81 : 556.42 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.81/556.42 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.81x = 556.42 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.81x = 109,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,954.16/370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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