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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 556.31 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 556.31 and 188.39 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 556.31 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/556.31 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 556.31 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 104,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,803.69/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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