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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.26, 556.62 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.26, 556.62 and 188.74 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.26 : 556.62 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.26/556.62 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.26x = 556.62 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.26x = 105,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,056.46/371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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