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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.31, 556.59 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.31, 556.59 and 188.49 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.31 : 556.59 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.31/556.59 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.31x = 556.59 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.31x = 104,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,911.65/371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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