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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 555.89 and 197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 555.89 and 197.41 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 555.89 = 197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/555.89 = 197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 555.89 × 197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 109,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,738.24/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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