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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 556.73 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 556.73 and 197.82 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 556.73 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/556.73 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 556.73 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 110,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,132.33/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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