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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 556.12 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 556.12 and 197.47 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 556.12 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/556.12 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 556.12 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 109,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,817.02/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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