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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 556.62 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 556.62 and 188.37 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 556.62 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/556.62 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 556.62 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 104,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,850.51/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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