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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 555.39 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 555.39 and 188.33 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 555.39 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/555.39 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 555.39 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 104,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,593.82/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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