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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 556.70 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 556.70 and 188.70 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 556.70 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/556.70 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 556.70 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 105,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,048.35/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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