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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 556.08 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 556.08 and 188.34 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 556.08 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/556.08 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 556.08 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 104,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,732.11/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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