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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 555.44 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 555.44 and 188.19 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 555.44 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/555.44 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 555.44 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 104,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527.31/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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