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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 556.10 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 556.10 and 188.40 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 556.10 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/556.10 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 556.10 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 104,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,770.38/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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