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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 555.91 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 555.91 and 188.02 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 555.91 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/555.91 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 555.91 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 104,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,523.48/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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