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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 555.86 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 555.86 and 188.22 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 555.86 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/555.86 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 555.86 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 104,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,626.52/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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