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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 556.35 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 556.35 and 188.29 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 556.35 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/556.35 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 556.35 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 104,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,755.14/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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