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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 556.14 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 556.14 and 197.49 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 556.14 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/556.14 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 556.14 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 109,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,832.09/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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