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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 556.17 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 556.17 and 188.08 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 556.17 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/556.17 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 556.17 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 104,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,601.67/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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