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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 555.57 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 555.57 and 188.07 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 555.57 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/555.57 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 555.57 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 104,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,486.05/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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