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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 556.74 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 556.74 and 188.31 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 556.74 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/556.74 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 556.74 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 104,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,839.71/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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