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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.32 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.32 and 185.94 is: 278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.32 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.32 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.32 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 103,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,442.14/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.63

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