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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 556.64 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 556.64 and 198.12 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 556.64 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/556.64 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 556.64 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 110,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,283.36/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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