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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.05, 556.97 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.05, 556.97 and 188.39 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.05 : 556.97 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.05/556.97 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.05x = 556.97 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.05x = 104,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,927.58/371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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