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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 555.89 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 555.89 and 188.34 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 555.89 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/555.89 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 555.89 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 104,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,695.38/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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