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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 557.08 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 557.08 and 197.78 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 557.08 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/557.08 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 557.08 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 110,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,178.35/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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