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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 556.53 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 556.53 and 188.20 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 556.53 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/556.53 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 556.53 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 104,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,740.81/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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