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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 556.91 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 556.91 and 188.45 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 556.91 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/556.91 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 556.91 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 104,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,949.69/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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