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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 555.80 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 555.80 and 188.06 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 555.80 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/555.80 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 555.80 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 104,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,520.03/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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