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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 556.62 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 556.62 and 188.53 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 556.62 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/556.62 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 556.62 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 104,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,938.53/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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