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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 556.13 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 556.13 and 188.17 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 556.13 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/556.13 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 556.13 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 104,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,646.06/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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