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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 557.10 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 557.10 and 188.75 is: 283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 557.10 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/557.10 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 557.10 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 105,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,149.84/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.27

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