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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.18, 557.03 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.18, 557.03 and 188.70 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.18 : 557.03 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.18/557.03 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.18x = 557.03 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.18x = 105,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,108.88/371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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