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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 556.45 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 556.45 and 197.79 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 556.45 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/556.45 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 556.45 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 110,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,060.25/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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