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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.14, 556.87 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.14, 556.87 and 188.65 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.14 : 556.87 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.14/556.87 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.14x = 556.87 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.14x = 105,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,053.53/371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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