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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 556.05 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 556.05 and 188.21 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 556.05 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/556.05 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 556.05 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 104,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,651.39/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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