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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.11 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.11 and 188.01 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.11 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.11 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.11 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 104,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,554.24/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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