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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.26, 556.66 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.26, 556.66 and 188.78 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.26 : 556.66 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.26/556.66 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.26x = 556.66 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.26x = 105,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,085.11/371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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