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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 556.89 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 556.89 and 188.56 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 556.89 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/556.89 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 556.89 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 105,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,007.18/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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