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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 556.65 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 556.65 and 188.46 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 556.65 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/556.65 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 556.65 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 104,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,906.26/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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