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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.88 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.88 and 188.79 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.88 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.88 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.88 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 105,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,133.38/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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