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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.63, 555.79 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.63, 555.79 and 188.12 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.63 : 555.79 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.63/555.79 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.63x = 555.79 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.63x = 104,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,555.21/370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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