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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.42, 556.88 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.42, 556.88 and 197.66 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.42 : 556.88 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.42/556.88 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.42x = 556.88 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.42x = 110,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,072.90/371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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