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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 556.92 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 556.92 and 197.66 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 556.92 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/556.92 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 556.92 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 110,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,078.02/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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