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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 556.71 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 556.71 and 197.97 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 556.71 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/556.71 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 556.71 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 110,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,211.88/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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