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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 555.84 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 555.84 and 187.92 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 555.84 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/555.84 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 555.84 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 104,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,453.45/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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