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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.78 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.78 and 188.43 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.78 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.78 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.78 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 104,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,914.06/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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