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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 555.21 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 555.21 and 188.24 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 555.21 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/555.21 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 555.21 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 104,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,509.95/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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