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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.18, 556.88 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.18, 556.88 and 197.84 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.18 : 556.88 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.18/556.88 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.18x = 556.88 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.18x = 110,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,173.54/371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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