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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 557.08 and 188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 557.08 and 188.81 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 557.08 = 188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/557.08 = 188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 557.08 × 188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 105,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,179.54/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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