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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.44 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.44 and 188.16 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.44 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.44 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.44 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 104,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,511.59/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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